GR®465

From Murat (Cantal) to Conques (Aveyron)

The GR465, an ancient pilgrimage route of the Cluniac monks, climbs towards the high plateaus of the Plomb du Cantal, home to summer pastures and herds of Salers cattle. Descending southwards, hikers cross the high plateaus of the Aubrac and the Truyère gorges, offering a striking contrast between the vast pastures and the rugged depths of the rivers. The numerous basalt castles, Romanesque churches, and isolated burons (traditional mountain huts) tell a story of mountain resilience. The culmination of this journey is the arrival in Conques, a jewel of Romanesque art, where the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy welcomes walkers as it has since the 11th century. Historically, this trail was not only a path of devotion, but also a vital artery of a monastic empire, where monks, ideas, art, and commerce circulated from the 10th century onwards.

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Distance: 133km, Elevation maximum: 1820m, Elevation minimum: 210m, Elevation gain uphill: 4891m
IGN Maps: Montsalvy - 2337E. Marcillac Vallon Conques - 2338E. Monts-Du-Cantal Pnr des Volcans d'Auvergne - 2435OT. Pierrefort Barrage de Sarrans - 2436E. Vic-Sur-Cere - 2436O. Entraygues-Sur-Truyere - 2437O. Murat - Neussargues - Moissac - 2535O.

GR465 Hiking from Murat (Cantal) to Conques (Aveyron) 10 Nearby paths:
Around Sumene Artense (Cantal, Correze, Puy-de-Dome)
Around Truyere Gorges (Cantal, Lozere)
Loop on Lo Camin d'Olt (Aveyron)
Around Monts Aubrac (Lozere-Aveyron-Cantal)
GR®4 From Atlantique to Mediterranean sea
GR®6 From Gironde to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
GR®62 From Conques (Aveyron) to Roque-Rouge (Gard)
GR®65 Santiago de Compostela trail
GR®400 Cantal Volcanoes Loop

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.